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We take a tour with the TBG Director of Horticulture, Michael Chamberland, and learn about how moisture-loving plants such as orchids and bromeliads are grown in our desert environment.

Tropical Plants Thrive In 'Cool' Greenhouse

Tucson Botanical Gardens showcases unique plants in controlled environment
San Ysidro Port of Entry near San Diego is the busiest land port in the United States. On November 25, 2018, Customs and Border Protection closed the port to vehicles and pedestrians for more than 6 hours.

Border Pollution a Worry for Residents

New port of entry at San Ysidro could back up traffic near school
Glen Canyon Dam.

Colorado River Flows Being Increased

Simulated floods expected to restore Grand Canyon's natural features
A California condor soars near the Grand Canyon. It is the most endangered bird in North America. It's also the largest, with a wingspan of about nine feet.

Legislation, Lawsuits Fly Over Banning Lead Ammo

Two sides agree on lead-poisoning threat to California condor, part on ways to solve problem
The MINDDRIVE crew left Yuma, AZ, early Tuesday, June 12, with Tucson as the final destination. Brian Nakonechny was driving and Elias Williams was the passenger.

MINDDRIVE

Find out about a program that gives at-risk high school youth the chance to build an electric car, and then drive it cross country.
An aerial tanker over ther Gladiator Fire in northern Arizona begins dropping its fire retardant.

House OKs Speedy Aerial Tanker Buy

Waiting period waived for Forest Service purchase of new fire-fighting planes

Venus Makes Once-In-Lifetime Celestial Cameo

Dozens gather in Tucson to watch planet cross between Earth and sun

Ancient Signs of Intelligent Life

Visit some petroglyph sites in the Tucson Mountains with guide Allen Dart, the executive director of The Old Pueblo Archaeology Center.

Crown King Residents Back Home; Fire Slows

Other AZ blazes at or near full containment; danger remains high

Cool Weather Slows AZ Wildfires

Crown King residents return home; fire stays at 16,240 acres

Tucson Retains 'Gold' Status in Bicycling

Advocacy group finds Old Pueblo's 600 miles of bike lanes make it friendly

UPDATE: Crown King Fire Evacuation Called Off

Residents, business owners can return Friday as fire's danger subsides

Crown King Fire Slows, Cooler Weather Seen

At 16,240 acres, it's biggest AZ fire so far this season
An aerial tanker over ther Gladiator Fire in northern Arizona begins dropping its fire retardant.

Crown King Fire Lines Hold Another Day

Blaze's spread slowed despite drastic weather conditions
The Gladiator Fire near Crown King, AZ, burns along a ridge line; stain from fire retardant drop is at left.

Firefighters Make Progress at Crown King

Blaze nears 15,000 acres, as crews work to contain westward movement
The Bull Flat Fire on the Fort Apache Agency in eastern Arizona left this scene in its wake. The fire is almost totally contained.

Crown King Fire Tops 14,000 Acres

Fire restrictions in effect; the outlook in Coronado National Forest

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